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Free Charcuterie Board Calculator for Exact Portions

Stop guessing quantities and get exact meat, cheese, fruit, and cracker portions for a charcuterie board, shower table, or smaller drinks-first spread.

Need a full grazing-table layout? Use our grazing table calculator when you need table-length math, folding-table count, and cocktail-hour vs meal-style planning.

Charcuterie Shopping Calculator

Plan your board with a chef-curated shopping list

10Guests
Vegetarian Board
Replaces meat with extra cheese & fruits

Shopping List

FOR 10 GUESTS

๐Ÿง€ Cheese16oz Total

Suggestion: 1 Brie Wheel, Sharp Cheddar

๐Ÿ– Meat12oz

Suggestion: Prosciutto & Salami

๐Ÿ‡ Fillers28oz

Suggestion: Grapes, Almonds, Berries, Crackers

๐Ÿฏ Dips & Jams2Jars

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Serve With Less Fuss

Helpful extras that make the board easier to serve

These picks keep the board cleaner, easier to serve, and more polished for showers, holidays, and casual grazing tables.

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Charcuterie Checklist

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Use this after the portion math is done. It catches the serving tools, label pieces, and freshness items that make a board look polished instead of rushed.

๐Ÿง€Board Foundation

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๐Ÿ‡Serve & Label

View cheese knives
View mini tongs
View label cards
View table covers

โœจFreshness & Reset

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๐Ÿง€ The "3-3-3-3" Rule

Professional caterers often use the "Rule of 3s" for balanced boards:

  • โ€ข3 Meats: Mix textures (e.g., Prosciutto, Salami, Chorizo)
  • โ€ข3 Cheeses: Mix firmness (Hard, Soft, Blue/Aged)
  • โ€ข3 Starches: Crackers, Baguette, Breadsticks
  • โ€ข3 Accompaniments: Nuts, Fruits, Jams/Honey

๐Ÿ“ Quantity Guidelines

How much to buy per person depends on the event type:

  • Appetizer Only:2-3 oz of meat/cheese per person.
  • Main Meal:5-6 oz of meat/cheese per person.
  • Grazing Table:Scale up variety, not just volume. Aim for visual fullness.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far in advance can I make a charcuterie board?

You can assemble the meat and cheese up to 24 hours in advance. Wrap the board tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge. Add crackers, nuts, and fresh fruit just before serving to keep them crisp.

What is the best cheese for a crowd?

Safe bets are Sharp Cheddar, Brie (or Camembert), and Gouda. If you want to be adventurous, add a Goat Cheese log or a mild Blue Cheese.